EVERYTHING I DO

Everything I do,

I do oh so slow.

It’s the only pace I know.

Slow is as fast as I go.

I can always go slower,

I’ll never ever scurry.

There’s no need for speed,

I’m never in a hurry.

It takes me a long time to get there.

It takes me a long time to get done.

From start  to finish,

You’ll never see me run.

I’ll never flitter,

Or scamper about.

If it requires momentum,

Then I’ll do without.

I’ll never accelerate,

Or attain velocity.

I’ll never kick it up a notch,

Or move rapidly.

I’m never quick or in a rush,

Those are facts I can disclose.

Chances are I’ll be late,

I’ve got a case of the slows.

Michael D. Schafer

© January 9, 2015